Seminar Description: The Joy Smith Foundation’s mission is that every Canadian man, woman and child is educated and empowered to stay safe from manipulation, force or abuse of power designed to lure and exploit them in the sex trade or forced labour.

Human trafficking, the buying and selling of human beings, happens every day in Canada. Every day, children are lured and groomed into the sex trade and are manipulated, bought, sold and abused. This can be stopped.

Christians around the world need to be the leaders in valuing human lives by being aware of how it happens and speaking out to prevent it from occurring in their families, churches and communities. 

Janet Campbell will discuss what human trafficking is, what the signs of it are and how churches and the Christian community can mobilize and engage in this issue to bring attention to it. It has come to our attention that traffickers often focus on luring the children in the church community into trafficking because many of the church community are unaware that human traffickers that do this and that leaves their children very vulnerable. She will share how individuals can approach these subjects with their children as parents raise them in a world where human trafficking is so prevalent. She will provide information to equip the church community on how to prevent this horrendous crime from reaching children, societies most vulnerable. 

JANET CAMPBELL BIOGRAPHY

THE JOY SMITH FOUNDATION

The Joy Smith Foundation, a registered Canadian charity, stands as Canada's foremost authority on the prevention and intervention of human trafficking. With a resolute dedication, the Foundation provides vital support to survivors of this abhorrent crime. Since 2012, our efforts have aided over 7,000 human trafficking survivors and their families, facilitating their restoration through reuniting, healing, and successful reintegration into their communities.

In 2021, the Joy Smith Foundation underwent a significant evolution with the establishment of the National Human Trafficking Education Centre. The Centre provides education and tools to help Canadians across the country learn to recognize the signs of human trafficking to prevent this crime from occurring. The Education Centre offers an extensive array of programs, including webinars, in- person seminars, virtual training, and more. These educational initiatives cater to diverse audiences, including youth, parents, educators, police officers, survivors, social workers, front-line responders, medical professionals, and individuals working within the justice system.

Janet Campbell Background

Janet Campbell has been an integral part of The Joy Smith Foundation since its inception, serving as a dedicated volunteer. In 2021, she assumed the position of President and CEO.

Janet draws daily inspiration from her role leading the Foundation. She acknowledges the immense strength exhibited by victims and survivors of sex trafficking, individuals who have endured unimaginable abuse and horrors. Their resilience and strength, demonstrated by their very survival, serve as a constant source of motivation for Janet.

Janet recently spearheaded the "See the Trafficking Signs" campaign, a compelling national awareness and education initiative aimed at preventing Canadian youth from falling victim to the sex trafficking. This campaign enlightens the public about the common signs that someone may be at risk of being groomed and coerced into sex trafficking.

The campaign included signage for the most common signs of human trafficking. These signs were seen across Canada on billboards, digital signage posted in public bathrooms, community centres, schools, and business places and extensive media coverage.

Beyond her involvement with the Foundation, Janet boasts extensive experience in guiding the growth of various technology and service-based organizations. This wealth of business acumen enables Janet to approach the complex issue of Canadian human trafficking with innovative perspectives, providing effective solutions for survivor rehabilitation and public education.

Contact: info@joysmithfoundation.com

Website: www.joysmithfoundation.com